Saltworks Lane, Weston, Stafford
Description
Victorian Barn Style Building - NB land to rear is not included in the sale.
For Sale By Auction at 6.30 pm on Monday 26th January 2026
at the Double Tree By Hilton Hotel, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BQ
Contact the Auction Team to Register: or
Description - Brick and tile Victorian barn style building assumed to have been part of the old Saltworks, circa116 Sq. m with potential for alternative uses (Subject to Planning). Please note that the land to the rear has been sold and does not form part of this sale.
Location - The property is located on the edge of Weston, a small village around 4 miles east of Stafford. It enjoys a quiet, rural setting surrounded by open countryside, while still being close enough to Stafford for shops, schools, and transport links. The A518 runs nearby, giving easy access towards both Stafford and Uttoxeter, and the M6 is only a short drive away for wider travel across the region. The site is located nearby the Trent & Mersey Canal, adding to its scenic and peaceful setting.
Planning & Supporting Information. - We are not aware of any current or historic planning consents in relation to this site, however there may be potential for alternative uses subject to the necessary planning permission and consents. It is important that prospective purchasers ensure they have inspected the site and rely upon their own enquiries, assessments and due diligence with regards to its current and potential uses.
Tenure. - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Vat - All prices quoted by Butters John Bee are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. All interested parties should make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves with the VAT position.
Pre-Auction Offers. - Any pre-Auction offers should be submitted via e-mail to residential- . All offers will be forwarded to the client for consideration, but please be aware that the majority of clients prefer to let the marketing run for a period, prior to giving serious consideration to accepting any pre-Auction offer.
Common Auction Conditions. - This property is sold subject to our Common Auction Conditions (a copy is available on request).
Buyers Admin Fee. - A buyers administration fee of £1,800 including VAT is applicable to this lot. The purchaser will pay the fee whether the property is bought before, at or following the auction date.
Legal Pack. - Purchasing a property at auction is a firm commitment that carries the same legal implications as a signed contract by private treaty. It is important that you consult with your legal adviser before bidding and also your accountant regarding the impact of VAT, if applicable, on the sale price. The legal pack can be viewed online via our website Legal packs can also be viewed at the selling office. These documents should be passed to your legal adviser as they will help you make an informed decision about the lot. If you need further legal information please contact the vendor's solicitor whose details will be in the auction catalogue. Remember that you buy subject to all documentation and terms of contract whether or not you have read them.
Addendum. - Check the latest addendum at buttersjohnbee.com for any alterations or changes to the catalogue.
Internet, Telephone And Proxy Bidding - We are pleased to announce that we are now back in the Auction room at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel (Moat House). However, we also have the other bidding options available: On-Line / Telephone / By-Proxy. You will need to register in advance and provide two forms of ID. Register at or contact the Auction Team on or .
Legal Pack. - Purchasing a property at auction is a firm commitment that carries the same legal implications as a signed contract by private treaty. It is important that you consult with your legal adviser before bidding and also your accountant regarding the impact of VAT, if applicable, on the sale price. The legal pack can be viewed online via our website Legal packs can also be viewed at the selling office. These documents should be passed to your legal adviser as they will help you make an informed decision about the lot. If you need further legal information please contact the vendor's solicitor whose details will be in the auction catalogue. Remember that you buy subject to all documentation and terms of contract whether or not you have read them.
Deposit - Please note that a deposit of 10% of the purchase price (Min £3,000) will be due on Exchange of Contracts, whether the land / property is sold prior to Auction, in the Auction room or after the Auction.
Legal Costs - Please refer to the auction pack in respect of any legal fees or search fees which may be due upon exchange or completion.
Viewings - The site can be inspected from the Public Highway – no appointment is necessary.
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Assistant Land Manager
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Property details
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-28
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 11% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School397 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 133
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Peter's CofE Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 218
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Veritas Primary Academy2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 424
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St John's Catholic Primary School2.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 54
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Anson CofE Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 98
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Weston Road Academy2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 978
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sir Graham Balfour High School3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,003
- Type
- Academy converter
- Walton High School3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,262
- Type
- Academy converter
- Blessed William Howard Catholic School4.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 950
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- King Edward VI High School4.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 646
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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Butters John Bee Land, Stoke-on-Trent
Suite 1, Albion House No.2 Etruria Office, Village Forge Lane, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5RQ
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